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The same amount of alcohol is consumed for each type of drink listed above. A 12-ounce beer, 5-ounce glass of wine, or 1.5-ounce shot of liquor will affect a person in the same way. The type of alcoholic drink is not important, the amount of alcohol is.

Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC)

Blood alcohol concentration (BAC), or blood alcohol content, is the concentration of alcohol in blood. It is usually measured as mass per volume. For example, a BAC of 0.02% means 0.2% (permille), 0.02 grams of alcohol per 100 grams of individual's blood, or 0.2 grams of alcohol per 1000 of blood. To determine BAC, use the charts below to calculate number of drinks and body weight. The body can process one drink per hour and men and women process alcohol differently.

Alcohol Poisoning Signs

Alcohol depresses nerves that control involuntary functions such as breathing and the gag reflex. A fatal dose of alcohol will eventually stop these vital functions.

Signs of alcohol poisoning include

Mental confusion, stupor, coma, or a person cannot be awakened.

Vomiting.

Seizures.

Slow breathing (fewer than eight breaths per minute).

Irregular breathing (10 seconds or more between breaths).

Hypothermia (low body temperature), bluish skin color, paleness.

Vomiting while "sleeping" or passed out and not waking after vomiting.

If any or all of these symptoms occur, GET HELP IMMEDIATELY by calling 9-1-1. Do not leave the person alone. Be sure to move the person on their side to prevent choking in case of vomiting.